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Aspiring Educational Psychologist - Farnham - Education and Training - Special Needs - SEN - Psychology - Criminology

Are you motivated by supporting and helping others?

We are looking for a dedicated Aspiring Educational Psychologist to support children with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and associated challenging behaviours. You will be joining a friendly, energetic and creative team within a specialist school near Farnham!

The School:

This school is located near Farnham and caters for children aged 3-19 with learning difficulties. Children may have additional sensory impairments, physical difficulties or challenging behaviour.

The school has a Therapy Department which is staffed by qualified Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists. Therapists are based around the school and have a clinic room for individual work. Much therapy follows a 'blended' model of therapeutic intervention which is delivered across the curriculum, and there is close liaison with teaching staff and parents.

As an Aspiring Educational Psychologist, you will have the opportunity to 'get your foot in the door' and work closely with the therapists, enabling you to expand your knowledge, skillset, and gain relevant practical experience, which is invaluable for you, as an aspiring Educational Therapist. Also an ideal opportunity for aspiring Occupational Therapists, Clinical Psychologists and Speech and Language Therapists

Professional Skills & Requirements - Aspiring Educational Psychologist

Willing to work 1:1 and in small groups with students

Able to plan learning activities to suit pupil ability with support from a teacher

Able to encourage the development of social skills and support students' individual needs

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Able to provide academic and pastoral support

Experience working with young people with special needs is desirable but not essential

Personal Qualities - Aspiring Educational Psychologist

Passionate about helping children to achieve their full potential

Able to build confidence and motivation

Ability to build robust and effective relationships with students

Ability to remain calm and resilient when placed in situations of stress or conflict

Caring, compassionate, and a good listener

5 days a week (Mon-Fri) & 89 - 105 per day

Excellent on-site education and training, support and CPD is provided to ensure safeguarding of students

You MUST have right to work in the UK in order to apply - no Visa sponsorship

Candidates registering with Academics Ltd will need to have or apply for an Enhanced DBS and/or overseas police check where appropriate.

Must be able to travel to Farnham